What to Do When Your Canadian PR Card Expires: Renewal and Travel Tips

Learn how to renew an expired Canadian PR card and steps to travel with a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).

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If your Canadian Permanent Resident (PR) card expires, you should apply for a renewal as soon as possible. Gather all required documents and submit the application through Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). If you need to travel urgently, apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) to re-enter Canada. Remember that an expired PR card does not affect your status as a permanent resident; it only affects your ability to travel.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I stay in Canada if my PR card expires? Yes, your status as a permanent resident remains valid even if your PR card expires; however, you will need a valid PR card to travel outside and re-enter Canada.
  2. How do I renew my expired Canadian PR card? To renew your expired PR card, gather all required documents and submit an application to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as soon as possible.
  3. What is a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD)? A PRTD is a travel document issued by Canadian visa offices outside Canada that allows permanent residents with an expired or lost PR card to return to Canada.

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